C21 Drama Awards finalists announced
The finalists have been announced in C21’s International Drama Awards, which are voted for by the world’s leading scripted commissioners and buyers from more than 500 entries across 11 categories.
The winners will be announced at the International Drama Awards Ceremony between 6pm and 7pm on December 2 as part of Content London 2021. Visit the awards page here.
C21’s International Drama Awards are sponsored by Film London 
Best English-Language Drama finalists:
Bridgerton
Produced by: A Netflix Original Series in association with Shondalandmedia
For: Netflix
Distributed by: Netflix
It’s a Sin
Produced by: Red Production Company
For: Channel 4 and HBOMax
Distributed by: All3Media International
Mare of Easttown
Produced by: HBO in association with Wiip Studios, The Low Dweller Productions, Juggle Productions, Mayhem and Zobot Projects
For: Sky Atlantic
Distributed by: Sky Atlantic
Small Axe
Produced by: Turbine Studios and Lammas Park for BBC One, and Amazon Studios
For: Prime Video
Distributed by: BBC Studios
Vigil
Produced by: World Productions
For: BBC One
Distributed by: ITV Studios
Your Honor
Produced by: Showtime Presents, Moonshot Entertainment, King Size Productions and CBS Studios
For: Showtime
Distributed by: ViacomCBS Global Distribution Group
Best TV Movie finalists:
Claire Andrieux
Produced by: Léonis Productions
For: Arte
Distributed by:Newen Connect
Exit
Produced by: Sommerhaus Filmproduktion
For: ARD
Distributed by: Bavaria Media
Help
Produced by: The Forge
For: Channel 4
Distributed by: All3Media International
I Am Victoria
Produced by: Me and You Productions
For: Channel 4
Distributed by: Sky Studios and NBCUniversal Distribution
Roald & Beatrix: The Tail of the Curious Mouse
Produced by: Hartswood Films
For: Sky One
Distributed by: Sky One
Romeo & Juliet
Produced by: National Theatre in association with Sabel Productions and Cuba Pictures
For: Sky Arts
Distributed by: Sky Arts
Best Individual Performance in a Drama Series finalists:
Halston – Ewan McGregor
Produced by: A Netflix Original Series
For: Netflix
Distributed by: Netflix
Help – Jodie Comer
Produced by: The Forge
For: Channel 4
Distributed by: All3Media International
It’s a Sin – Lydia West
Produced by: Red Production Company
For: Channel 4 and HBO Max
Distributed by: All3Media International
The North Water – Colin Farrell
Produced by: See-Saw Films
For: BBC Studios
Distributed by: BBC Two
The Queen’s Gambit – Anya Taylor-Joy
Produced by: Netflix
For: Netflix
Distributed by: Netflix
Time – Sean Bean
Produced by: BBC Studios
For: BBC One
Distributed by: BBC Studios
Best Newform Drama Series finalists:
Delete Me
Produced by: Einar Film
For: Viaplay
Distributed by: Federation Entertainment
Iggy & Ace
Produced by: Lazy Susan Films in association with Factor30 Films
For: SBS
Distributed by: LGI Media
Loving Her
Produced by: MadeFor Film
For: ZDFneo
Distributed by: ZDF Enterprises
Nine Women
Produced by: Studiocanal Original and Majie Films
For: Canal+ Creation Decalee (France)
Distributed by: Studiocanal
Pillow Talk
Produced by: Solar Republic (Finland)
For: Elisa (Finland)
Distributed by: Keshet International
Ultra City Smiths
Produced by: AMC Studios and Stoopid Buddy Stoodios
For: AMC+
Distributed by: AMC Studios
Best Comedy Drama Series finalists:
Derby Girl
Produced by: Noon (Kabo Productions)
For: France.tv Slash
Distributed by: France TV Distribution
Kevin Can F**K Himself
Produced by: AMC Studios and Le Train Train
For: AMC
Distributed by: AMC Studios
Love & Anarchy
Produced by: FLX
For: Netflix
Distributed by: Netflix
Made for Love
Produced by: Paramount Television Studios
For: HBO Max
Distributed by: ViacomCBS Global Distribution Group
We Are Lady Parts
Produced by: Working Title Television, part of NBCUniversal International Studios
For: Channel 4 and Peacock
Distributed by: NBCUniversal Global Distribution
White Lotus
Produced by: HBO
For: Sky Atlantic
Distributed by: Sky Atlantic
Best Individual Performance in a Comedy-Drama Series finalists:
Sex Education – Asa Butterfield
Produced by: Eleven Film
For: Netflix
Distributed by: Netflix
Sex Education – Ncuti Gatwa
Produced by: Eleven Film
For: Netflix
Distributed by: Netflix
The Chair – Sandra Oh
Produced by: Netflix
For: Netflix
Distributed by: Netflix
This Way Up – Aisling Bea
Produced by: Merman Television
For: Channel 4 and Hulu
Distributed by: NBCUniversal Global Distribution
This Way Up – Sharon Horgan
Produced by: Merman Television
For: Channel 4 and Hulu
Distributed by: NBCUniversal Global Distribution
We Are Lady Parts – Anjana Vasan
Produced by: Working Title Television, part of NBCUniversal International Studios
For: Channel 4 and Peacock
Distributed by: NBCUniversal Global Distribution
Best Miniseries finalists:
Dark Woods
Produced by: ConradFilm and Bavaria Fiction on behalf of NDR and ARD Degeto for Das Erste
For: Das Erste
Distributed by: Global Screen – A Telepool brand
Finding Alice
Produced by: Red Production Company in Association with Bright Pictures, Buddy Club and Genial Productions
For: ITV
Distributed by: Studiocanal TV
Halston
Produced by: A Netflix Original Series
For: Netflix
Distributed by: Netflix
Time
Produced by: BBC Studios
For: BBC One
Distributed by: BBC Studios
The Queen’s Gambit
Produced by: Netflix
For: Netflix
Distributed by: Netflix
Unbroken
Produced by: Network Movie
For: ZDFneo
Distributed by: ZDF Enterprises
Best Casting of a Drama Series finalists:
Ethos
Produced by: Krek Film
For: Netflix
Distributed by: Netflix
It’s a Sin
Produced by: Red Production Company
For: Channel 4 and HBOMax
Distributed by: All3Media International
Lupin
Produced by: Gaumont Television
For: Netflix
Distributed by: Netflix
Move to Heaven
Produced by: Page One Film and No.3 Pictures
For: Netflix
Distributed by: Netflix
The Queen’s Gambit
Produced by: Netflix
For: Netflix
Distributed by: Netflix
Time
Produced by: BBC Studios
For: BBC One
Distributed by: BBC Studios
Best Non-English-Language Drama finalists:
Ethos
Produced by: Krek Film
For: Netflix
Distributed by: Netflix
In Treatment
Produced by: Federation Entertainment and Les Films du Poisson
For: Arte
Distributed by: Federation Entertainment
Lupin
Produced by: Gaumont Television for Netflix
For: Netflix
Distributed by: Netflix
Squid Game
Produced by: Siren Pictures
For: Netflix
Distributed by: Netflix
The King of Warsaw
Produced by: Aurum Films
For: Canal+ Poland
Distributed by: Studiocanal
Valley of Tears
Produced by: WestEnd Films, United King Films, KAN: Israeli Public Broadcasting, Endemol Shine Israel
For: KAN
Distributed by: HBO Max
Best Returning Comedy Drama Series finalists:
Call my Agent
Produced by: Mon Voisin Productions and Mother Productions
For: France Télévision and Netflix
Distributed by: Netflix
Ladhood
Produced by: BBC Studios
For: BBC Three and iPlayer
Distributed by: BBC Studios
Motherland
Produced by: Merman Television and Two Four
For: BBC Two
Distributed by: Lionsgate
Never Have I Ever
Produced by: Universal Television, a division of Universal Studio Group, in association with 3 Arts Entertainment, Original Langster and Kaling International
For: Netflix
Distributed by: Netflix
Sex Education
Produced by: Eleven Film
For: Netflix
Distributed by: Netflix
Zoey’s Extraordinary Playlist
Produced by: Lionsgate
For: NBC
Distributed by: Lionsgate
Best Returning Drama Series finalists:
Baptiste
Produced by: Two Brothers Pictures, in association with All3Media International
For: BBC One
Distributed by: All3Media International
Exit
Produced by: Fremantle
For: NRK
Distributed by: Fremantle
La Casa de Papel
Produced by: Vancouver Media
For: Netflix
Distributed by: Netflix
Line of Duty
Produced by: World Productions
For: BBC One
Distributed by: ITV Studios
The Crown
Produced by: Left Bank Pictures in association with Sony Pictures Television
For: Netflix
Distributed by: Netflix
The Good Fight
Produced by: CBS Studios in association with Scott Free Productions and King Size Productions
For: Paramount+
Distributed by: ViacomCBS Global Distribution Group
